Tibet is the highest region on earth with an average elevation of 5000 meters. It is an autonomous region of China that lies on the northern side of the Himalayas. Tibet shares Mt. Everest with Nepal though the top of Everest is officially concluded on Nepal side. Because of the presence of several towering peaks, Tibet has gained its fame as “Roof of the World”. Lhasa is the capital of Tibet and consists of several world class monuments like Potala Palace, winter residence of Dalai Lama, Jokhang Temple, Tibet’s spiritual center, revered for golden young statue of Buddha. Several other monasteries are worth to visit there. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar are regarded as the holiest places for Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist people also lies in Tibet.
Tibet is not only popular for cultural and historical tour. It is equally promising for mountaineering. Mt. Everest (8848m) can also be climbed also from Tibet side. Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m) and Mt. Shishapangma (8012m) are eight-thousanders to climb from Tibet side. Lhakpa Ri (7045) also receives lots of attention from mountaineers every year. Tibet is opened to foreigners only after 1972. Since then Tibet has remained as an expedition hub in the Himalayas.
Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition has been involved in providing professional expedition arrangements since its inception. It is an authorized mountaineering company that has organized several expeditions in Tibet. Our team consists of highly competent, experienced and friendly climbing Sherpa (guide) and other support staffs. Moreover, visiting Tibet is quite easier through a Nepalese agency as travel permit and Tibet visa can be easily applied in Kathmandu. One must contact a travel agency to get Tibet travel permit and Tibet visa. Contact us to organize any expedition or peak climbing in Tibet.
